Killer by Night

Jan 7, 1972

1h 37m

★ 7.0

Overview

A doctor trying to fight a diphtheria epidemic comes into conflict with a police captain who is using all his resources to track down a cop-killer.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Cinema Center 100 Productions

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Cast

Dr. Larry Ross

Robert Wagner

Tracey Morrow

Diane Baker

Capt. George Benson

Greg Morris

Sgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold

Theodore Bikel

Warren Claman

Robert Lansing

Sister Sarah

Mercedes McCambridge

Dr. Carlos Madera

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Marley

Mike Evans

Dr. Bradville

Robert Cornthwaite

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